emergency '&^@*' kit for 4hp and more

[wm3097]

howdy, I just purchased a 1988or 89 mercury 4hp. What stuff or tools should I include in a "oh *&@$ repair kit. Are there problems this motor is known for? Can I adapt it to charge a battery? Can I adapt it to get more horses out of it? Thanks, bill

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: emergency '&^@*' kit for 4hp and more

You want screwdriver(s) for the gearcase drain and vent screws, plus a tube of gearlube. A Sparkplug and wrench, and something for the propnut. A spare prop would be a good idea. Spare oil, too. Maybe some grease and a rag.

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: emergency '&^@*' kit for 4hp and more

...the rag really comes in handy if you get your hands dirty!

 

[ztim]

Re: emergency '&^@*' kit for 4hp and more

How about a cotter pin and punch if one is needed?

 

[ratracer]

Re: emergency '&^@*' kit for 4hp and more

Originally posted by ztim04:<br /> How about a cotter pin and punch if one is needed?

absolutely, and a pair of needlenose pliers to both help straighten out the old pin and bend the new one <br /><br />don't forget a small bag to keep your (*&$#$%$!!! toolkit all together and ready to grab-and-go.

 

[DJ]

Re: emergency '&^@*' kit for 4hp and more

Screwdrivers-phillips and flat.<br /><br />Needle nose pliers.<br /><br />Channelocks or vise grips.<br /><br />Spark plugs.<br /><br />Gearcase seals and an extra plug.<br /><br />Gear lube.<br /><br />Prop nut and cotter pin.<br /><br />Extra fuel hose adapter.<br /><br />Prop?<br /><br />Duct Tape.

 

[T_I_M]

Re: emergency '&^@*' kit for 4hp and more

It's a 4 hp ....You could buy a spare one ,keep it in the boat and swap it out if the other fails.<br />As for problems ,nothing I have heard about, as long as it was mantained it will last a time.<br /> <br />You can get alternator kit for 88-89, Part # 16837A 2 and recifier kit 16838A 2, but don't expect much of a charge, maybe 3-5 amps at WOT.<br /><br />If you want more HP the best thing is buy a larger engine.Not cost effective to do much with these engines even if it is possible.